What time zone is Birao in?

Birao currently uses West Africa Time (WAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Bangui.

Current Time in Birao, Vakaga, Central African Republic

10:48:16 PM

22:48:16

Thursday, October 15, 2026

WAT (West Africa Time) · UTC+01:00

Africa/Bangui

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Time zone details

Birao does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Birao

Sunrise5:17 AMSolar noon11:14 AMSunset5:11 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Central African Republic
Administrative area: Vakaga
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)

Practical

Country languages: French, Sango, Lingala, Kongo
Dialing code: +236
Population: 8,457
Elevation: Approximately 468 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 10° 17' N / 22° 47' E

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Clock changes in Birao

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:17 AM
Solar noon: 11:14 AM
Sunset: 5:11 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 54 min32 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 4:56 AM – 5:32 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:31 AM – 5:57 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:07 AM – 6:21 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination22%

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Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:17 AM (east, 98.5°)
Sunset: 5:11 PM (west, 261.3°)
Day length: 11 hr 54 min32 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:14 AM (71.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 4:56 AM – 5:32 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:31 AM – 5:57 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:07 AM – 6:21 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (22% illuminated)
Moonrise: 9:11 AM (southeast, 118.0°)
Moonset: 8:50 PM (southwest, 241.6°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 5:13 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Thursday, October 15	5:17 AM	5:11 PM	11 hr 54 min	32 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 16	5:17 AM	5:11 PM	11 hr 53 min	33 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 17	5:17 AM	5:10 PM	11 hr 53 min	32 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	5:17 AM	5:10 PM	11 hr 52 min	31 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 19	5:17 AM	5:09 PM	11 hr 52 min	32 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	5:17 AM	5:09 PM	11 hr 51 min	32 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	5:18 AM	5:08 PM	11 hr 51 min	31 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Central African Republic

Sun, Nov 1, 2026All Saints' Day
Tue, Dec 1, 2026Republic Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Birao in?: Birao currently uses West Africa Time (WAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Bangui.
When is the next clock change in Birao?: No clock changes are scheduled for Birao in the next 12 months
Does Birao observe daylight saving time?: Birao does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Birao right now?: Birao is currently UTC+01:00